Aging out of Louisiana Medicaid
Children in Louisiana with Medicaid will age out of childhood programs and must apply for coverage as an adult. Learn what that means for our members.
Children in Louisiana with Medicaid will age out of childhood programs and must apply for coverage as an adult. Learn what that means for our members.
Most children in Louisiana with Medicaid will age out of childhood programs as of their 19th birthday. To keep Medicaid benefits, they must apply for adult coverage after turning 18 but before turning 19. Children currently in foster care must apply for coverage as an adult before their 21st birthday. Children formerly in foster care must apply for coverage as an adult before their 26th birthday.
We send our members a reminder at least six months before they will age out of childhood programs.
After applying for and being deemed eligible for adult Medicaid, you will continue getting the coverage you had as a child, including:
Note that after qualifying to receive Medicaid benefits as an adult, you may need to pick a new primary care physician (PCP). Your current doctor, if a pediatrician, may not be able to be your PCP.
You can apply for, renew, or manage your Medicaid benefits/coverage through Louisiana Medicaid’s
You can renew your Medicaid benefits in person at a Medicaid Application Center or Medicaid Office. You also can download and print a Medicaid coverage application and return it by mail or fax.
Apply at a Medicaid Application Center
Note: Not all Application Centers accept walk-in applications. Call the Application Center before visiting a site.
Apply at a Medicaid office
Complete and return a Medicaid application
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) also makes available additional applications to fill out and return based on specific situations. For example, if more than four people live in your home, there is an extra application to fill out.
Send your complete and signed application to:
Medicaid Application Office
P.O. Box 91278
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9893
Or fax your complete and signed application to 1-877-523-2987.
LDH will contact you if they need additional information and/or with next steps.
If you have questions about the renewal process, or want help with your application: